University of Maryland Extension

Urban Agriculture

Want to start an urban farm in Prince George's County?

Stay tuned to this page for more details and resources for your new enterprise!

In the meantime, please contact the Prince George's Soil Conservation District at 301.574.5162 to get started on your farm management plan. 

Here are some recent articles regarding the legislation that expanded urban farming in Prince George's County:

County council expands urban farming to residential zones

Urban farming initiative launched at Equity Food Forum

ECO City Farms

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Prince George's County
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